St. Landry democrat., 1887-11-26
WASHINGTON LETTER.
From our Regular Correspondent.
WASHINGTON, Nov. IS, 1882

FROM our htSui"A >'4'NA
WASHINGTON, Nov. IS, 1887.
Although the nation has had several
cantennials in the last thirteen years
those of the Declaration OF ~lndepend-
ence in 1876 and of the adoption OF the
CONSTITUTION in 1887 being ut once the
most imnortant and impTesslve-We are
to have still another on April 30, 1SS9--
the centennial of the Inauguration OF
George Washington as President OF the
limited states, the ceremony very prop
erlv To he celebrated in New York City
on the self same spot where the minor
tai Father of bis Country assumed the
Presidency of the infant republic which
his inspired wisdom and bravery ard
his stainless sword did so much to Gre
ate-that grand fabric OF liberty which
is the glory of its gallant founders and
the pride and blessing of a greatetul
Dosterity, who will cherish that precious
heritage through all the changing tol-
tunes of the future years. Ctntennlals
are of such frequent occurrence IN re-
cent wears, thatit is probable the Presl-
Dental Centennial may pail on the pub
lie taste for lack of novelty and impress
iveness of its predecessors at Phlladel-
nhia. Still, such a notable event in our
history must powerfully appeal to the
national pride and quicken the patriotic
sentiments that find l0dgment in the
breast of all true Americans. The lnl-
tiatory movement in this enterprise has
lust taken place at New York City-the
mayor of the metropolis presiding over
the meeting.
At the Cabinet meeting on Thursday
President Cleveland was the smiling re-
cipient of many hearty congratulations,
more particularly the triumphant Dem
ocratic victory in New York, which
most Democrats hail as the harbinger
of the denomination and reelection of
him whom they believe a man OF destl-
ny.
tiOnal prominence like Senator Noor-
bees and Representative Breckenridge,
believe the New York triumph signl-
ticant of a long lease of power for the
National Democracy. They seem to
think the party has successfully passed
through a grave crisis in its eventtul
HISTORY, and is now firmly established
in its great stronghold. Not the least
gratifying result of last Tuesdays strug-
giles is the utter route of Malone, which
insures the gain of "A Democratic Sena-
tor. 1t there should be no other change
this would make the the Senate stand
80 Democrats aud 80 Republicans on
March, 4, 1889.
New Jersey elects a United States
Senator next year, and | am sorry to say
the outlook is not as favorable as 1t
might be for the Democrats, the Repub-
licans having carried the Legislature
at the late election. Many newspapers
are in error IN stating that the present
legislature will choose Senator McPher-
---t- rrooonrnr Nh RIntnn7S tr1nnt
little Willie Walter Phelps, who is ia
NOUS for his millions and his hair bangs,
has already placed himself in training
for the seat.
Senator Cockrell'S committee, now on
the rounds, inspecting the workings OF
the Federal Departments, have made
the discovery that the clerks are badly
crowded and that they need more room
to properly discharge the duties Of their
positions. 1t is understood tiat the
committee will recommend Congress to
erect additional Government buildings
in this city, and also to improve the
ventilation of those now in use. The
present public buildings were erected
about forty years ago, and the clerical
force of the nation has OutgroWn them.
1t is reported here that Ex-Congress-
man Lowering the unsuccessful Demo
GTaLlC cdHuludtc lOl WV VI "dc-
sachusetts, will be consoled in his dis
appointment by receiving the appoint
ment of United States Marshall to sue
coed the veteran politician, Gen. n. 7.
Banks, whose term OF office expires this
winter.
The sensation of the past week was
the controversy between Secretary La
mar and Commissioner Sparks, which,
it seems, can only be satisfactorily set
tied by the retirement OF u OF these
prominent oflcials-in fact, such is the
ultimatum presented by the former to
the President. The only apparent logi-
cal outcome of the difference will be to
accept the Secretary's suggestion. There
are those who declare that Mr.. Sparks
is in an aggressive mood, and that he
proposes to %obstinately hold his official
position as long as possible. A public
communication is expected from the
Commissioner in response to the Secre-
tary's.